Another way to brighten the undereye area is to try certain procedures designed to eliminate dark circles. Dr. Maryam Zamani, an aesthetic doctor, told British Vogue that tear trough filler, an injectable treatment that puts hyaluronic acid back into the area, can help a lot of people experiencing dark circles. “One of the most common reasons for dark circles is loss of volume in the periorbital area,” Dr. Zamani explained to British Vogue. “As we age, the eyelid-cheek junction becomes elongated, and where this junction was once confluent in youth, it becomes demarcated, giving the appearance of dark lower eyelids or tear troughs.” However, it’s worth noting tear trough filler only lasts around a year (so will need follow-up treatments for a longer-lasting result) and it can be pretty pricey, with the average procedure under both eyes costing somewhere between $684 and $1,500.
Laser treatments may also help those with dark circles. Aesthetic surgeon Dr. Costas Papageorgiou told British Vogue that having a large number of visible veins and capillaries under the eye can also lead to dark circles. According to Dr. Papageorgiou, this treatment gives particularly good results when combined with filler. As with any procedure though, it’s imperative you carefully research the side effects, if you’re likely to get the best results (as those with very dark circles may not be a candidate for this one), and the best doctor to visit before booking appointments.
